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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Rare Georgian Italian Table Cut Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful example is completely original, it features a lov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Hamilton Cocktail Platinum Silver dial Manual watch
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Hamilton Cocktail watch in platinum diamond case and 14k white gold diamond bracelet. Manual wind Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Fits up to 7 inches wrist. Comes with a secur...
Category
16th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Miniature Of A Elegant Lady Ring Of The Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Miniature portrait octagonal ring in yellow gold 18 karats. Ring with a miniature depicting an elegant lady from the Revolutionary period protected by a glass. The ring’s band is pla...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring Featuring A Roman Silver Denarius Of Emperor Vespasian 69 CE - 79 CE
Located in Firenze, IT
This genuine Ancient Roman silver coin of Emperor Vespasian has been mounted in a stunning modern 18 Karat gold ring.
Size : 8
Weight: 11.08
T. Flavius Vespasianus was barn at Falac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Museum Quality Tudor Table Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a rectangular table cut old mine diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0...
Category
16th Century Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ancient Egyptian Faience Funerary Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine made of faience in a modern gold pendant mounting.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Large Antique Italian Seven Cameo Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet consists of two carved red and white marble and five various color lava cameos.
The cameos are circa 1780 – 1820. The solid 18K gold setting is a later replacement, circ...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Old cut diamond antique engagement ring platinum and 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Old cut diamond round shaped antique style solitaire engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold and platinum head with diamonds on shoulders.
Round diamond old cut centre stone tota...
Category
18th Century British Art Deco Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.11 Carat Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
Category
18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
BIZANTINE 1775 Orthodox Cross In Copper 18Kt Vermeil Sterling And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Orthodox cross from the 18th century.
The main center piece of this pendant, is an antique late 18th century archeological Byzantine Orthodox cross. This antique cross was found in ...
Category
1770s Greek Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Copper, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Roman Gold Aureus of Domitian, AD 73, Set in 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare pendant features an authentic Roman gold aureus, struck in Rome circa AD 73, during the Flavian dynasty, when Domitian held the title of Caesar under his father, Emperor Ve...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
9.82 Carat Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite morganite diamond pendant is elegantly crafted with a 9.82 carat pear-shaped morganite and 1.07 carat of diamonds, set in lustrous 14k rose gold. The pendant features ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
A Byzantine Gold Men's Ring With Jewish Menorah 6th-7th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Byzantine gold ring with a jewish menorah and an inscription. A typical early Byzantine ring made with soldered circular section wire and round b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Lavender Ring Platinum w/ 4.24ct Cabochon Sapphire & 0.62ctw Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Lavender Ring is a masterpiece of organic elegance, blending the cool brilliance of platinum with the serene allure of a 4.24-carat cabochon sapphire in a delicate lavender hue. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Medieval Sapphire Love Ring, English, circa 1350-1550
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire love ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in a closed back claw setting, flanked by two heart shape red stones, possibly garnets, in clos...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver
Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully adorned with 1 pear mine cut...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled pendant, with later alterations, depicting...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality 18th century rose-cut diamond ‘princess style’ pendeloque pendant earrings in rose gold, Portugal. Of elongated and slightly exaggerated outline typical of the period,...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian, Agate and Chalcedony beads, stone arrowhead, Kings...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Agate, Go...
Roman Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD
Top size 25mm
Size: 7 3/4
Weight 18,58gr.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Pendant With Agnus Dei And The Virgin Mary With The Child Late 15th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A slightly oval pendant with a sturdy silver filigree frame with finely inlaid copper wires, the edge with remnants of fire gilding. Medallions of finely nielloed silver sheet are se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Armorial Signet Ring Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Engraved with the crest to a plain band. Size 9
Top size 22m diameter
Weight: 25gr
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Ancient Bronze Ephesus Bee Coin Ring-Size 9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ephesus Bee/Stag ring 22kt gold and An authentic ancient Greek bronze coin from Ephesos, Ionia (circa 1st century BC) custom mounted within a 22k gold roun...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks
Superb 18 KT past artwork of the era with rare design and rich back details
Adorned with a s...
Category
1740s European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
AGATE INTAGLIO OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA RING 17TH CENTURY
Period: 17th century
Top size: 22mm x 18mm
Ring Size: 7
Weight: 8,58 gr
The carving, made of agate, features an antiques 18 kt ...
Category
17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of the box features an enamel plaque of a lady at an altar of love with baby Cupid. ...
Category
1790s German Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha Shipwreck silver coin 8 Reale Potosi Mint grade 3 unmounted. Complete with the original Treasure Salvors Inc., signed by Mel Fisher.
Grade 2-3 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the middle of the pack in the wreckage with less corrosion compared to Grade 3 or 4. Grade 1 coins are of the finest quality with minimal corrosion. The Potosi Mint signifies that the coin was minted in northern Peru, modern-day Bolivia.
An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in the 1600’s.
Atocha Coin...
Category
Early 17th Century Peruvian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Gold
Emerald and diamond cluster ring, Italian, circa 1965.
Located in London, GB
Emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set horizontally with five octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emeralds with minor clarity enhancement, in open back claw settings with an appro...
Category
1690s Italian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring features an exquisite relic—a genuine silver coin hailing from Apollonia Pontica in Thrace, estimated to originate between 450 and 400 BC. Imprinted upon th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Late Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love', Circa 15th Century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love'. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior engraved around the full circumference with a stylised floral and foliate design and italic inscription 'MIEU EN VOU'’ meaning 'best in/on you', the interior engraved with the same stylised floral and foliate design and italic inscription 'A BON AM' meaning 'for good love', with traces of white enamel throughout, approximately 4.1mm wide. Tested yellow gold, approximately 1.84 grams in weight, circa 15th century.
The inscriptions seen on this ring are reminiscent of the chivalric values and ideals of courtly love which influenced their design and giving in this era.
Accompanied by documentation from the Portable Antiquities Scheme...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
3.38 carats Peach Topaz Stone Emerald Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.38 carats
Dimensions 10.3x6.7x5.0 mm
Treatment none
Origin Pakistan
Clarity VVS
Shape octagon
Cut emerald
This exquisite 3.38 carat Peach Topaz gemstone, hailing fr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz
Gia Certified 0.19 Carat Light Purplish I1 Loose Old European Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ID #:
NYC57087
Stone Shape:
CIRCULAR BRILLIANT
Diamond Weight:
0.19 CT
Clarity:
I1
Color:
LIGHT PURPLISH
Cut:
Excellent
Measurements:
3.42 x 3.45 x 2.24 mm
Depth %:
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond
7.95 Carat Tanzanite Heart Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful pendant showcases a vivid 7.19-carat tanzanite, with its stunning blue hue taking center stage. The stone is elegantly surrounded by a double row of white diamonds, ad...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Ring Featuring a Roman Silver Denarius Of Julia Maesa 218-220 AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Obverse: IVLIA MAESA AVG; Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Facing Right
Reverse: FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas, Standing to the Left, Holding a Cornucopiae, a Child Stands Before Her
Women, t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet
Located in London, GB
This incredible, rare gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set within a typical Seljuk tapered rectangular bezel with a four-pronged gold setting soldered to the outside of the bezel. Applied and pierced arabesque designs are placed at the bottom of each prong which also reinforce the joints.
Further applied gold Seljuk ornamentation decorates the band, including two gold birds and a highly decorative vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) from the casting. The gold mount itself is also ornately and intricately chased and nielloed with arabesque patterns. Remarkably, the niello work remains in exceptional condition, and can still be seen on the underside of the bezel which is decorated with a lattice pattern.
The carnelian intaglio seal is flat cut base with bevelled sides. This shape was predominantly used in the seals from the 8th to 11th century. The seal is engraved with angular Kufic script with forked terminals which dates the seal to the 9th-12th centuries (Porter, 2011).
For similar referenced examples in museums and notable collections, see final photos, in particular item 26 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987).
UK size K, US size 5.25
The ring weighs 9.19 grams and is crafted in high-karat gold (21K gold). The carnelian stone measures 11mm x 8mm x 3mm. The hollow box bezel measures 16mm x 10mm and protrudes 7mm from the base.
This museum-grade ring is a rare survivor, most existing examples have some damage to the ring, intaglio or niello - this is a scarce example in superb, original condition.
The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, which spanned from the 11th to the 13th century, goldsmiths and jewellers created works of unparalleled beauty and sophistication. Seljuk jewellery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Silver Tetradrachm Alexander the Great Trimmed w 22k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silver Tetradrachm [coin] with the profile of young Alexander the Great trimmed with 22k gold. This highly detailed face profile also shows a full head of lustrous hair and a pronoun...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...
Category
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge', 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge'. The broad D-shape band engraved to the interior in italic script and enamelled 'Jesu be in my begininge'. Tested yellow gold, approxim...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Roman Emperor Augustus Georgian Period Sardonyx Cameo 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Superbly carved Georgian period sardonyx cameo signet ring depicting Roman Emperor Augustus in profile
Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
Condition: Ver...
Category
Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band engraved to the interior 'Rather die then faith deny' in elegant script, approximately 6....
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Tiffany Bracelet 18K Gold And Enamel 1960s Made In France
Located in New York, NY
We offer a perfectly elegant 1960s Tiffany & Co. - Paris bangle bracelet of 18K gold segments with rich blue enameled details with a slight flexibility and hinged for easy on and off...
Category
1760s French Empire Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Natural Baroque Saltwater Pearl Heart and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Georgian necklace featuring a remarkable heart-shaped natural saltwater white pearl as the primary stone. This focal baroque pearl is adorned with a wrap around foliat...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian 14k and Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Urn Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional and unusual memorial urn ring from the Georgian (ca1779) era! Crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this piece is richly detailed and serves as a fine example of th...
Category
1750s American Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Byzantine Gold Coin Pendant: Christ; Michael, Constantius, Andronicus on rear
Located in Roma, IT
An authentic Byzantine gold coin—Histamenon (1068-1071 AD)—is set in this beautiful 18kt Gold pendant. On the front, Christ crowns Emperor Romanus ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Featuring Roman Emperor Septimus Severus
Set in 18kt Yellow Gold
Key Features:
Stone: Carnelian Intaglio depicting Roman Emperor Septim...
Category
18th Century British Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Roman Silver Denarius of Diva Faustina Senior 146 AD Gold Coin Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.56 g, 6 h), Rome, after circa 146. DIVA FAVSTINA Diademed and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. AETERNITAS Aete...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Byzantine gold stamped ring, circa 6th - 10th century.
Located in London, GB
Byzantine gold stamped ring. The central flat lozenge form plaque stamped with a repeating X shape punch with traces of niello, flanked by conforming shoulders which smoothly lead th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period.
The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Jade, Silver
Genuine Roman Coin (3rd cent. BC) 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting the Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning 18 kt gold ring showcases an authentic silver Roman coin, specifically a sestertius from 211 BC, featuring a depiction of the Goddess Rome. Meticulously crafted, this r...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant with Widow's Mite Coin
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 14K yellow gold Jerusalem cross pendant, intricately designed with textured details and accented by an authentic Widow's Mite coin centerpiece. This meaningful piece co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Owl Coin Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (new style, circa 133-132 BC), set in a round, roped edge 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail....
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Large Bee Diamond Pin Brooch Rare Find 1.55 Carats
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning, excellent condition diamond brooch made in 18KT yelllow & white gold by Herbert Rosenthal. A rare find because this is the large version.
CENTER STONE: NATURAL ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spanish Colonial silver coin 1714 rare silver coin with certificate
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful coin rare and very authentic, please look at the certificate for details. Will come with fast shipping and all the documents.
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jew...
Category
17th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Old Rose Cut Flemish Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an old rose cut flemish diamond approximately 0,50ct, mounted in silver and gold, contemporary.
Size 7
Weight: 4,5gr.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tudor Gold Spinel Set Ring, English, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Tudor gold spinel set ring. Set to centre with a rectangular table cut red spinel in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats...
Category
16th Century British Tudor Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Spinel, Gold
10/0.59 Carat Star Shape G Color Vvs2 Clarity Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ID #:
NYC56458
Stone Shape:
STAR DIAMOND
Diamond Weight:
0.59ct (10 diamonds)
Clarity:
VVS2
Color:
G
Cut:
Excellent
Measurements:
4.08 x 3.35 mm
Depth %:
0%
Table %...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond
Large Ancient Byzantine Ostrogothic Gold Earrings, Circa 6th Century A.D
Located in New York, NY
Rare, massive scale gold hoop shaped earrings with large polyhedral beads, each bead having four diamond shaped collars set with irridescent glass. The fine quality, large size and the use of highly prized Roman irridescent glass in these earrings suggest that they were created for a woman of high social standing.
53mm by 42mm and 52mm by 42mm
References: a similar smaller example is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number: 22.50.9, Rogers Fund purchase 1922, hoop 1.5 inches; a pair of earrings with twisted gold hoops...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection.
Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by contemporary designers, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.